Category: Sports

By: Chiara Gustinucci ‘27

The Wyoming Seminary girls basketball team had a strong season this year, holding a record of 10-7. This team connection on and off the court is what makes them such a strong team, and supporting that are three seniors Lucy Ruiz, Clare Griffin, Avery Luksic, and team manager Ryan Kersey ‘25.. The team really came together for these seniors, putting time, effort, and money into posters, gifts, and speeches for each senior. “We have four seniors who have really great personalities and really great character and encourage us as a team,” says Madeline Marinello ‘26. These seniors encourage their teammates to go into every game with a positive mindset and motivate everyone. “My favorite part of this season was getting to know the girls and working with them this year,” said Ruiz. This group of seniors believes that the team is strong with skills and confidence, and really sees the chemistry between the girls. The values of girlhood in the tight-knit atmosphere really bring everyone together. 

With Mr. Kersey ‘90 as a coach, this team has improved in so many ways. “After being on the team for a while, it’s nice to see how the program has changed under  Kersey and how the team has improved skill wise and confidence wise,” says Luksic. After experiencing the team in different years, these girls have noticed the changes and have made their own in the team as well. For senior night, each senior received a poster, personal gifts, and a speech from their players. These girls are highly valued on their team and have made a huge impact on their teammates this season. This team will continue to bring a positive mindset to practice and to games, and will continue to value advice and efforts made by the 2025 seniors. 

Michael DeMuro ‘27

Regardless of sport, Wyoming Seminary versus Blair Academy is one of the most anticipated and heated games for the year. Sure, there are other big games, like against Holy Redeemer, but Sem against Blair is THE game,, no matter the sport played.  Whether it is football, soccer, or in this case, wrestling, everyone who can go, goes.

This year, wrestling had its duel with Blair in New Jersey, at their home gym. The stands were packed with students, teachers, and family all eager to see this duel unfold, and to see who the victor would be.  Sem and Blair had many people there to support them, and Sem had to drive around an hour and a half to arrive. Upon walking into the gym, the wrestlers were met with an impressive display of school spirit from both sides and as Jude Correa ‘25 said “It was a crazy atmosphere… there was a lot of hype around that duel and it’s always pretty great to have that duel.” 

The match itself went in a great direction for Sem, with the final score being 39-21 and Sem winning the duel. As Matthew “Chewy” Botello ‘25 said, “It kinda made history because [it was the] first time we beat them at their house and the first time they lost since sometime in the 1900s home.” Some highlights of the match included Vince Bouzakis ‘25 versus Joseph Schinder and Anthony Evanitsky ‘25  versus Ryan Meier. Both matches were impressive victories for Bouzakis and Evanitsky, with Bouzakis winning 19-2 and Evanitsky winning 14-2. Even though Sem isn’t number 1 in the country like before, make no mistake with assuming they are a bad team, or even just a good team, because although there have been some bumps in the road for their season, they have still proven themselves to be worthy of being top 5 in the country. It is unlikely that will change in the future.

By Teddy Kraus ’25

You know you’re doing something right when you’re in the same group as Arnold Palmer. That’s the case for Wyoming Seminary’s Nick Werner ‘25, who has just won back-to-back PIAA golf state championships. 

Coming off last season’s state title as a junior, Werner didn’t focus on the expectations surrounding him that he would win back-to-back titles. He says, “Although I did win last year, I didn’t go into this year with the expectations of winning again. I always attempt to attack the course shot by shot. Obviously, I want to win, but I keep myself from looking too far ahead.” This mentality allowed Werner to keep his head down and play his game while blocking the noise and pressure around him. 

It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Werner. He entered day 2 of the tournament tied for second place. “I started off poorly with three bogeys in my first four holes,” recalls Werner, “but I’m proud of the way I turned it around.” He went from being three over par to finishing the tournament six under.

For an athlete, there’s no better feeling than securing a championship, and this was the case for Werner. “It was pure relief” he states “I’m blessed for the opportunity I’ve been given, and the support I’ve received. I’m honored to be able to represent my school, friends, and family proudly.”

The relief coming off back-to-back titles is more than warranted, given that Werner is one of only seven golfers to win back-to-back PIAA golf state championships, along with the legendary Arnold Palmer. Talking about the group he’s cemented himself in, Werner says” I’m honored to have earned a spot into that exclusive group, and it feels like the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication. It’s satisfying when you put in hours and hours each day and it ends up paying off. I’m blessed for the opportunity I’ve been given, and I’m beyond grateful.” It’s safe to say those hours of hard work paid off. Werner’s already legendary career will continue at Penn State, where he’s committed to playing golf next fall.